More infectious mpox variant in detected in Thailand as new strain reaches third continent

Greg Giles has struggled with debilitating eczema for most of his life, relying on the injectable treatment Dupixent for relief. Nearly 20,000 Australians have turned to the medication since it was included in the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme in 2021, with its effectiveness and minimal side effects making it a popular choice. Despite concerns of being pulled from the PBS due to costs, a new deal has been secured to ensure continued access to the treatment,...

Britain's Prince Andrew is under intense media scrutiny after revelations that a close Chinese business associate was suspected by the British government to be a Chinese spy, leading to Andrew cutting off contact once concerns were raised. The case has raised questions about Chinese money given to Andrew, as well as his association with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, resulting in Andrew being stripped of his military links and royal patronages amid allegations...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after his allies turned against him, accusing him of leading an insurrection, leading to a split in his party and a vote of 204 to 85 in favor of impeachment by the National Assembly. Yoon's fate now rests with the Constitutional Court, which must decide whether to remove him from office within 180 days, while Yoon remains in office but under criminal investigation for alleged insurrection. Massive...

During a heavy rainstorm at the Gabba, the outfield was completely submerged except for the cricket wicket protected by a tarp, causing a rare sight of flash flooding. Play was interrupted in a Test match between Australia and India, with Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney making a promising start before the rain. As the weather cleared, anticipation grew for a potentially decisive day two as the pitch conditions may have changed due to the heavy...

Jett Zerk, a teenage racing car driver from Port Lincoln, is set to make his debut at Bathurst's Mount Panorama at the age of 16, becoming one of the youngest drivers to race there. Despite having to train on a simulator due to the lack of a nearby track, Jett has already achieved success in the South Australian Circuit Excel Racing Association series, winning Rookie of the Year. With his passion for speed and dreams...

A 36-year-old man in Melbourne has been charged with displaying a banned terrorist symbol for waving a Hezbollah flag during a protest. The rally was part of a national day of action for Gaza and included a small group with Hezbollah flags. The Australian Federal Police have charged multiple individuals for displaying prohibited terrorist symbols, with further charges expected to be laid. Full Article